Blueberry Potato - Species and Care Rules

Potatoes contain carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It is difficult to imagine our usual diet without this root vegetable. In our time, scientists have brought a lot of varieties of this vegetable for every taste. One of the best, for example, is considered the potato Golubizna. This variety is included in the list of selection achievements of Russia.

Main characteristics of the variety

The plant is non-destructive, of medium height, however, it is quite voluminous. The leaves have a dark green hue and do not lose their rich color for a long time. Flowering has a white-violet hue.

The root itself has a mesh rind and a blunt apex. On average, the weight of 1 potato is 150 grams. Potatoes Blue has a white flesh. On the surface there are small eyes. This variety is characterized by a high content of starch and a crumbly structure during cooking. From this root it turns out fine mashed potatoes and fries.

Advantages of the variety

It is worth noting that the potato variety Bluefin has several advantages.

• Potato is resistant to most diseases.
• Characterized by the slow course of the rotting process, because it is very convenient to store, especially when the temperature is from 2 to 4 degrees.
• Has good resistance to drought.
• High yield of variety. With proper processing and care, the harvest is up to 1500 kg from a hundred.
• Potato Blueberries grow well even in moist soil.
• Significant resistance to low temperatures.

Rules and conditions for planting potatoes

The first May decade is considered the most favorable time for planting potatoes Bluefin. 6-7 degrees - the minimum permissible threshold for soil temperature. Tubers are well accepted in this temperature regime, and are most susceptible to fertilizers. If you plant a potato Bluefin later, it can be poorly stored or not mature at all. At a higher temperature , the tubers will be more susceptible to nitrates.

Large potatoes can be cut before planting, this will not affect the quality of the crop.

Golubizna, like any other variety, is planted in two ways: ridge and ridge. If you live in an arid terrain, it is better to stop on the first option, in the wet one - on the second.

From the Colorado beetle and phytophthora, the harvest should be treated 3-4 times per season.

Harvest is best in the second half of August or in early September. Two weeks before harvest, you need to cut off the tops.

Breeders tried to grow this variety in any area, and he was unpretentious in handling and care, and also had excellent taste, appearance and long-term storage.